The sobering fact is heart disease accounts for the majority of deaths among older Boston terriers. This is commonly due to a genetic predisposition toward valve deterioration and can be often be heard as a heart murmur during your dog's annual exam.
Diarrhea usually is a sign that something is bothering the dogâs gastrointestinal tract. Some cases of diarrhea are caused by minor digestive distractions, such as when dogs eat people food or get into the garbage. Diarrhea can also be caused by more serious problems, like poisoning or systemic disease. Diarrhea can come on quickly, be severe and then go away. It also can happen gradually and last for a long time. Affected dogs often are nauseous and have intestinal cramping and pain.
Common medication prescribed to stop canine diarrhea include: 1  Metronidazole, which is an antibiotic treatment, suitable if the diarrhea is caused by an infection. 2  Kaolin or pectin is a medication that can be administered if the dog has ingested garbage or a toxic ingredient.robiotic Powder. Probiotic powder may be added to the dogâs food to relieve diarrhea. The powder may be diluted in water or simply mixed with the dogâs food. Alternatively, digestive enzymes can be used.